The Virtuous Concubine

If Kangxi really had doubts about her, or was dissatisfied with her pleading for the prince.

So at this moment, she was still kneeling on the ground, not sitting here.

She raised her eyes slightly, looked at Kangxi's thoughtful expression, and became more certain in her heart, so she spoke softly: "I am pleading for the prince today, not because I am partial, but because I cannot bear to see brothers quarreling and hurting the harmony of the royal family."

"Your Majesty, let me say nothing else. As parents, can we bear not to see our children for three years? It is not worth it to let these two children bear grudges in the future just for the opinions of outsiders and so-called "reasons."

"The Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince are both the Emperor's bloodline. If brothers develop an irreconcilable feud due to a momentary mistake, it will not be a good thing for the royal family or the court. I beg the Emperor to take a long-term view and properly handle this matter."

Malu's emotional and logical arguments finally made Kangxi soften his stance.

Originally, he didn't want to punish the prince severely!

It was the Fourth Prince who pressed him step by step, forcing him to sacrifice his chariot to save his master. At least he was the one who punished the prince himself, taking the initiative, which was better than being forced to punish the prince later.

After three years, everyone has forgotten about this incident. The Fourth Prince will definitely take the opportunity to come forward and be alive and well, and no one will take the fact that the Crown Prince hurt the Fourth Prince too seriously.

After all, the victims are all fine.

But unexpectedly, Malu would actually plead for the prince... Although Kangxi knew that taking advantage of the situation was the best option at this time.

But he still couldn't help asking the person in front of him: "Why are you pleading for the prince? The Fourth Prince is your biological son."

Ma Lu was slightly stunned, then said frankly: "Your Majesty, I have almost told you all the reasons for my request. If there is one reason I haven't told you, it is that I can't bear to leave the Crown Prince, and I also feel sorry for the Fourth Prince."

"Although I am not worthy of saying or thinking this, I do treat the prince well. If the prince really goes to guard the mausoleum for three years, wasting three years of his youth, how can I be worthy of him?"

Malu was not the queen, so naturally she could not say something like treating the child as her own. Kangxi didn't say anything when he heard this, but he would definitely become suspicious later.

After saying this, Malu smiled a little: "Our fourth child is actually a strong-willed person who refuses to admit defeat. He also admires the prince's example. As long as he keeps this breath, he will get better and better. I can't control him now, and he can't be beaten or scolded. He still needs the prince as his brother to suppress him!"

"In the future, I hope that the Crown Prince will help me discipline the Fourth Prince. If the Crown Prince is really allowed to go to the Imperial Mausoleum, he will definitely become estranged from the Yonghe Palace in the future."

Kangxi laughed out loud, and his suspicions were gone. He was actually half-believing and half-doubting - how could it be possible to treat other people's sons better than his own sons!

Rationally, all the reasons Malu said were valid, but Kangxi stubbornly believed that people have different relationships, and no matter how much Malu liked the prince, she would not favor him over her own son.

So there must be something wrong with Malu's plea today. Could it be that she is really a saint?

Fortunately, what Malu said just now did show that he felt sorry for the prince, but he also felt a mixture of love and hate for his own son, as if he was a waste of talent.

This is very true. In the end, it was all for the Fourth Prince, so Kangxi was willing to believe that her motives were real.

So Kangxi finally gave in: "I will consider your words carefully. But my order has been issued and cannot be easily changed."

Malu frowned and said, "Then wait until the Fourth Prince is better and send him to the imperial mausoleum. When the two brothers reconcile, come back. Just don't annoy me in front of me!"

Kangxi knew she was joking, and he handed her a cup of tea with a smile: "You are such a worry. The names of the princesses can only be decided after you finish your confinement period--"

Kangxi seemed to have just reacted and stood up abruptly with a look of regret and self-blame.

He looked at Malu and said, "I actually forgot that you were still in confinement. I was so worried and exhausted. It was really my negligence. It was also because these sons were not good enough! They still made their mother worry like this."

Ma Lu said quickly, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I was anxious at the time and made the rash comments. Doctor Gu is an excellent doctor and I take good care of myself every day, so I can sit here and talk with Your Majesty for so long."

Kangxi nodded slightly, and in his heart he had a little more appreciation for Malu's knowledge. At the same time, he couldn't help but envy Malu: "You are lucky. The previous doctor Rong was a good doctor, and you picked a good one this time."

Malu smiled and said, "Isn't it because the emperor made the right choice? Everything that is pointed out to me is good. Just don't let the other sisters hear it, or they will be jealous."

Kangxi said a few words and simply told Wei Zhu: "Quick, send Concubine De back to the palace in person and let Doctor Rong take a good look at Concubine De."

Wei Zhu knelt on the ground and told the emperor that Concubine De had come over but there was no sedan chair. He immediately ordered someone to call her and asked the emperor and Concubine De to wait for a moment.

Kangxi was shocked: "Why are you doing this? You don't even take care of your own body."

Malu's eyes turned red. "I was not afraid that the emperor would not agree. I was prepared to kneel in the Qianqing Palace for a long time. Fortunately, the emperor loves the children and me, and did not let me suffer."

Kangxi breathed a sigh of relief, and felt that Malu was indeed virtuous. He waved his hand and said, "Don't be so reckless in the future. Your health is more important. Wei Zhu, send Concubine De back to the palace directly in my imperial sedan chair."

After saying that, he glared at Malu and said, "This is a special case. It won't happen again. You can't refuse."

Malu's eyes were filled with tears as she leaned forward to thank him: "I have no chance to enjoy the grace of the emperor, but it is because the emperor is more wise than Emperor Wen of Han."

Kangxi's move was a great favor to her, and it could also calm the discussion caused by her not staying up to observe the confinement period and coming out to advise the emperor today.

Kangxi smiled when he heard her say this. "You are always saying nice things." "I made this arrangement because I am concerned about your sincerity and your health."

Malu bowed her head and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful for your grace."

Then, under Wei Zhu's guidance, Malu boarded the imperial chariot. She waited until Malu sat firmly, then she could not help but collapse and leaned against the back of the chair.

Malu closed her eyes slightly, her heart filled with fatigue and emotion. Today's ordeal had exhausted her mentally and physically.

Fortunately, I passed this level!